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Yet, despite Amazon’s massive budget and marketing efforts, The Rings of Power has struggled to generate the same level of interest. Its demand, according to third-party sources, barely surpasses that of She-Hulk on Disney+, a series seen as relatively mediocre. This is especially disappointing given the colossal investment of over a billion dollars for its production.
This underwhelming response is not just a matter of ratings; it reflects a broader failure to meet fan expectations and to respect the lore of Tolkien. Many fans have expressed their outrage at the show's deviations from Tolkien's original stories, criticizing the series for betraying the source material and introducing narratives that feel disconnected from the established universe.